Monthly Archives: January 2014

Come on down to Fort Myers Beach to enjoy tasty samples from local area restaurants as well as great live entertainment at the Taste of the Beach! The 19th Annual Taste of the Beach will be held on May 4, 2014. More than 20 restaurants will participate along with live on-stage concerts. Restaurants will offer samples of their signature dishes available for purchase and compete for top Taste of the Beach Award honors in the categories of Best Appetizer, Best Desert, and four awards for Best Entrée. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. Food will be served until 6:00 p.m.

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What began as a blessing of the shrimp boats 56 years ago has grown to a major beach-front celebration of shrimp. The Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival is the largest two-day event on Estero Island! Come join the fun as Ft. Myers Beach (the home of the largest shrimp boat fleet on the Gulf Coast of the United States) celebrates its shrimp industry.

The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, with a two mile parade. This 2 mile long parade runs down the main street of town (Estero Blvd.) from the beach school to the County Park and Festival Grounds on the beach.

There will be a variety of shrimp meals featuring locally caught wild shrimp and over 100 arts and crafts and fun food vendors will be selling their wares on and near the beach.

Event Description:Dance Contest at 11:00 AM !!!!!!! DJ Larry spinning tunes from the 50’s – People’s Choice Judges with trophy awards for best dancers and best era costumes at Noon. 50+ Arts and Crafts Vendors There will be great food and drinks from Skyes, Jonesez BBQ, Santini Fresh Market veggies and fruits – 50/50 raffle benefiting the Fort Myers Beach Friends of the Arts, Roxie will be on site! Come on down for a great Do Wop day at Santini.